Japanese

あしもと
Meaning: at one's feet; footing; nearby; step
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

足
元

Example sentences

Please watch your step.
暗い道では足元に気をつけてください。
Please be careful of your step on dark roads.
足元に注意して階段を降りてください。
Please be careful of your footing as you go down the stairs.
懐中電灯で足元を照らしながら歩いた。
I walked while illuminating my feet with a flashlight.
足元が危ういので気をつけてください。
Please be careful as your footing is unstable.
疲れで足元がよろめいた。
My feet staggered due to fatigue.
立ち上がった瞬間に、めまいで足元がふらついた。
As I stood up, I staggered with dizziness.
景色に気を取られて、足元の段差に気づかなかった。
I was distracted by the scenery and didn't notice the step at my feet.
子供が母親の足元にまとわりつく。
The child clings to their mother's feet.
彼は足元にあった石を力いっぱい蹴り飛ばした。
He kicked the stone at his feet with all his might.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area around one's feet or one's immediate surroundings.

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